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12v circuit shows 8 volts?


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I am trying to reinstall light switch that when i originally installed it worked fine. the electrical connections fell off switch and just now getting around to reinstalling.Its been years since i rewired yoda. Now circuit reads 8 volts at wire. I tried to isolate which fuse goes to that circuit on converter to trouble shoot with no luck.  I've pulled every fuse and there's still 8 volts showing. I've hotwired light with no switch and still nothing. What am i missing? Other lights and  usb plugs showing 12.8 volts. Thanks for any help

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Ok here's the deal a DVM meter has pretty much zero resistance so the voltage you are seeing is probably a phantom voltage. A USB outlet output should be around 5 not 12 volts, incoming to the device yes 12 volts.Your best bet to test vehicle circuits is a test light because it actually loads the circuit.

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